Project Gutenberg 2020-11-14 Public domain in the USA. 119 Vaughan, C. J. (Charles John) 1816 1897 Vaughan, Charles John Vaughan, Chas. J. (Charles John) Vaughan, Charles J. A Few Words on the Crystal Palace Question Transcribed from the 1852 John Murray edition by David Price "A Few Words on the Crystal Palace Question" by C. J. Vaughan is a reflective discourse written in the early 19th century. This publication discusses the implications of Sunday observance, particularly regarding the proposed opening of the Crystal Palace on that day. As a theological and ethical argument, Vaughan navigates the complex relationship between leisure, faith, and societal norms within the context of Christian practice. In this text, Vaughan articulates his concerns about the changing perceptions of the Sabbath in the wake of modernity. He critiques the idea of opening the Crystal Palace on Sundays, framing it as a potential diminishment of the day’s spiritual significance. Through a careful examination of Christian doctrine and historical practices, Vaughan asserts that the Christian Sabbath is distinct from the Jewish Sabbath and emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a day of rest that honors God. He argues for a balance that respects individual freedoms while safeguarding the sanctity of Sunday, recognizing the need for public and private spiritual rejuvenation in an increasingly secular society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Crystal Palace (Sydenham, London, England) Sunday legislation -- Great Britain BV Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 55067 2025-07-25T09:06:32.435892 text/html 31677 2024-10-18T08:13:02 text/html 90458 2025-07-25T09:06:34.595874 application/epub+zip 88867 2025-07-25T09:06:33.103890 application/epub+zip 88867 2025-07-25T09:06:32.681905 application/epub+zip 116318 2025-07-25T09:06:35.891899 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107584 2025-07-25T09:06:34.304857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107177 2022-09-28T18:27:14.059952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45651 2025-07-25T09:06:32.297869 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25799 2024-10-18T08:13:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17047 2025-07-25T09:06:36.012874 application/rdf+xml 10020 2025-07-25T09:06:32.759881 image/jpeg 2290 2025-07-25T09:06:32.720859 image/jpeg 84746 2025-07-25T09:06:32.446895 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia